USRE32000E - Device for use in early detection of breast cancer - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to a device which is useful for early detection of malignant mammary tumors and is particularly related to a device for aid in the visual detection of breast cancer.
- thermography is, at the present, the technique which is most widely used in medical diagnostics for the detection of breast cancer.
- Other procedures include physical examination, mammography and .[.xerography.]. .Iadd.xeroradiography.Iaddend..
- Thermography is based on infra-red scanning of the surface of the breast and developing a thermogram which contains temperature information corresponding to the scanned surface. Since the temperature of malignant mammary tissues are usually higher than the temperature of normal tissues, the thermogram affords a means by which the presence of localized hot spots can be detected. This technique, however, also involves the use of expensive equipment and expert technicians or radiologists to analyze and interpret the thermogram.
- the aforementioned patent of Flam discloses a device which is intended to aid in early detection of breast .[.caner.]. .Iadd.cancer.Iaddend..
- the device disclosed by Flam comprises a .[.waste-like.]. .Iadd.waist-like .Iaddend.structure including a substrate of stretchable, conformable material carrying a temperature responsive coating viewable against the background of the substrate.
- the temperature responsive coating is a liquid crystal system which reflects the components of incident light.
- a temperature-sensing patch is described in another patent (U.S. Pat. No. 3,661,142), granted to Eric Flam on May 9, 1972.
- the temperature-sensing patch disclosed in this patent comprises a flexible backing web having a pressure-sensitive adhesive coated on one side and a plurality of discrete temperature-sensitive indicators on the other side.
- Each indicator comprises a layer of encapsulated cholesteric liquid crystals, which contain cholesteric esters such as cholesteryl pelargonate (nonanate), cholesteryl chloride, oleyl cholesteryl carbonate, etc., which have the property of changing color with changes in temperature.
- an object of this invention to provide a device for use in detecting breast cancer.
- a device for aiding in early detection of breast cancer.
- the device which is adapted for home use, comprises a flexible, heat-conductive web, preferably in the form of a disc-shaped patch having an adhesive layer on one side thereof and a pealable layer removably secured thereto by means of said adhesive layer.
- the disc-shaped patch is cut out into four generally pie-shaped segments which, for convenience, will be referred to as "quadrants".
- each quadrant comprises an array of spaced-apart and preferably radially-disposed indicators which are identified by corresponding array of indicia.
- Each indicator comprises a dye or a pigment and a temperature sensitive substance which is capable of melting at a relatively precise temperature, and wherein the melting point of each of said temperature-sensitive substances is approximately 0.5° F. different from the melting point of the temperature-sensitive substance in the adjacent-indicator.
- the device is used by incorporating it into the breast-receiving cups of the brassiere such that the indicators are in contact with the surface of the breast. After few minutes, the device is visually examined and mirror image quadrants are compared to determine the number of indicators which have displayed color change. A change in color of at least two more indicators in any quadrant, as compared to its mirror image quadrant, indicates possible abnormality of the mammary tissues in that quadrant requiring consultation with a physician and a more detailed examination.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of the device of this invention
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of a quadrant of the device shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line 3--3 in FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 3 but illustrating a different embodiment of this invention.
- the average difference in surface temperature of the breasts is larger for persons with a malignant tumors in one breast than those having normal (non-malignant) breasts.
- the temperature difference in malignant mammary tumors is usually more than 1° C. (.[.1.3° F..]..Iadd.1.8° F..Iaddend.), and is invariably more than 0.6° C. (1.08° F.).
- the temperature of a normal breast tends to fluctuate, the temperature of a malignant breast remains relatively constant, and at a higher temperature than the temperature of the normal breast.
- This invention is predicated upon the discovery that such differences in temperature between malignant and non-malignant breasts can be detected--and visually displayed--by means of a novel and unique device which is characterized by its simplicity and reliability for aiding in early detection fo breast cancer. Simplicity of its use makes the device of this invention readily adaptable for mass screening and affords a rapid means whereby a person can determine if she (or he) is afflicted with breast cancer before undergoing a more comprehensive examination by a physician by means of .[.xerography.]. .Iadd.xeroradiography.Iaddend., thermography or mammography.
- FIG. 1 the device is shown in FIG. 1 in the form of a disc-shaped patch 101 comprising a flexible, conformable heat-conductive material 103 which may conveniently and preferably be an aluminum foil having a thickness of from about 1 to about 3 mils.
- the disc-shaped patch 101 may be made in various convenient sizes ranging from about 5 inches to about 7 inches in diameter for insertion into the breast-receiving cups of a brassiere as will hereinafter be described.
- the patch 101 consists of four generally pie-shaped segments 101a, 101b, 101c and 101d which are essentially identical in sizes and configurations, and which, for convenience, will be referred to as quadrants, with each quadrant comprising an array of radially disposed, spaced apart indicators 105. Eighteen indicators are shown in each quadrant, with each indicator adapted to display a visual change in color corresponding to a predetermined temperature.
- the indicators are identified by a plurality of adjacent indicia ranging from 1 to 18, corresponding to the temperature range of 89° to 97.5° F., in 0.5° F. gradations, as follows:
- the number of indicators as well as the temperature range and temperature gradations may vary, however, for breast cancer detection, and using the device illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, eighteen indicators per quadrant covering the aforementioned temperature range, in 0.5° F. gradations, are quite satisfactory.
- the indicators 105 are formed as follows: Specially manufactured paper available from the National Cash Register, Dayton, Ohio, is precut into as many strips as are needed for each patch. For the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, eighteen such indicator strips are shown in each quadrant. The length and width of the indicator strips are not, per se, critical and usually, they are precut to suitable dimensions so that eighteen such indicator strips may be spaced apart radially, in each quadrant of the patch.
- each indicator strip comprises a substance or chemical which not only melts at one of the aforesaid temperature range, but its melting point must be approximately 0.5° F. different from the melting point of the chemical in the next indicator.
- the indicator strip corresponding to the numeral 1 comprises a chemical which melts at 89.0° F.
- the indicator corresponding to the numeral 2 comprises a chemical which melts at 89.5° F. and so on, until the indicator which is designated by the numeral 20 which comprises a substance which melts at 97.5° F.
- the chemicals employed in the practice of this invention are preferably crystalline organic chemicals with relatively precise and sharp melting points at the aforementioned temperature range but which recrystallize upon standing at ambient temperatures (room temperature).
- the indicator strips 105 after treatment and impregnation with a dye or a pigment and the temperature-sensitive substance as aforesaid, are printed, embossed or otherwise suitably arrayed on the patch 101 as previously described and the patch is then covered with a flexible, transparent plastic layer 107 such as Mylar, Nylon, Surlyn, etc., and heat sealed.
- a flexible, transparent plastic layer 107 such as Mylar, Nylon, Surlyn, etc., and heat sealed.
- the underside of the aluminum foil 103 is provided with an adhesive layer 109, and a .[.pealable.]. .Iadd.peelable .Iaddend.release paper 111 which is adhesively secured to the aluminum foil, but which is .[.pealable.]. .Iadd.peelable .Iaddend.therefrom before use.
- release paper 111 is removed from the pre-cut pie-shaped segments or quadrants, and the quadrants are inserted into the breast-receiving cups of the brassiere such that the adhesive surface is secured to the inside surface of the brassiere and the other side, i.e., the side comprising the indicator strips 105 is in conformable contact with the breast surface.
- Mirror image sections or quadrants of the breasts are thus scanned, and after few minutes, the brassiere is removed and each path is visually examined by comparing the number of indicator strips in mirror image quadrants which have displayed a change in color due to melting of the temperature sensitive chemicals used therein.
- the change in color is either from white to blue or vice-versa depending on the chemicals and dyes which are employed although the exact color may be different for other chemicals or dyes. If at least two or more indicators in one quadrant of, say the left breast, have displayed a change in color as compared to the mirror image quadrant on the right breast, the person is warned of abnormalities in the mammary tissues in that quadrant of the left breast, and possible affliction with cancer which warrants consulting a physician for more detailed examination.
- test may be performed at home and as frequently as desired without visiting a physician or a clinical center.
- the aluminum foil 103a which may be slightly indented as in 113, shown in exaggerated dimensions.
- the aluminum foil 103a is provided with an adhesive underlayer 109a and a release paper 111a which is .[.pealably.]. .Iadd.peelably .Iaddend.adhered to the aluminum foil.
- the temperature sensitive material H (a mixture of chemical and a dye or a pigment) is deposited in the indented area 113 and a transparent plastic layer 107a, e.g., Mylar, Nylon, or Surlyn overlies the top surfaces of the aluminum foil and is heat sealed thereto.
- a transparent plastic layer 107a e.g., Mylar, Nylon, or Surlyn overlies the top surfaces of the aluminum foil and is heat sealed thereto.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 in the form of a disc-shaped member and a pie-shaped segment, respectively, these configurations may vary somewhat without changing the underlying inventive concept. Additionally, more than four quadrants or segments may be used to scan each breast so long as mirror image segments of the breast are compared as aforesaid. However, and as a matter of convenience, the device shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is more practical since it may be sized to conformably cover the breast area.
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______________________________________ Indicator No. Corresponding Temperature, °F. ______________________________________ 1 89 2 89.5 3 90 4 90.5 5 91 6 91.5 7 92 8 92.5 9 93 10 93.5 11 94 12 94.5 13 95 14 95.5 15 96 16 96.5 17 97 18 97.5 ______________________________________
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